Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies
- Length: 896 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: For Dummies
- Publication Date: 2022-03-22
- ISBN-10: 1119858690
- ISBN-13: 9781119858690
- Sales Rank: #231553 (See Top 100 Books)
Get more out of your Windows 11 computer with easy-to-follow advice
Powering 75% of the PCs on the planet, Microsoft Windows is capable of extraordinary things. And you don’t need to be a computer scientist to explore the nooks and crannies of the operating system! With Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies, anyone can discover how to dig into Microsoft’s ubiquitous operating system and get the most out of the latest version. From securing and protecting your most personal information to socializing and sharing on social media platforms and making your Windows PC your own through personalization, this book offers step-by-step instructions to unlocking Windows 11’s most useful secrets.
With handy info from 10 books included in the beginner-to-advanced learning path contained within, this guide walks you through how to:
- Install, set up, and customize your Windows 11 PC in a way that makes sense just for you
- Use the built-in apps, or download your own, to power some of Windows 11’s most useful features
- Navigate the Windows 11 system settings to keep your system running smoothly
Perfect for anyone who’s looked at their Windows PC and wondered, “I wonder what else it can do?”, Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies delivers all the tweaks, tips, and troubleshooting tricks you’ll need to make your Windows 11 PC do more than you ever thought possible.
Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Book 1 Getting Started with Windows Chapter 1 Introducing Windows Taking Your First Look at Windows Hardware and Software Must You Run Windows? Understanding Important Terminology Buying a Windows 11 Computer Looking inside your PC Secure boot, TPM, and Windows Tablets Displays Managing disks and drives Connecting your PC to other devices Video, sound, and multimedia Ultrabooks and convertibles What You Might Not Like about Windows Chapter 2 Seeing What’s New in Windows Rolling Back to Windows Microsoft’s Design Philosophy behind Windows Understanding the Types of Windows 11 Apps Seeing What’s New for the Windows Crowd A new Start menu and taskbar Increased role for Settings Improved performance Better gaming Improved Microsoft Edge Less Cortana Improved security Fine-tuned virtual desktops Improved window snapping and grouping Widgets are back Other apps and improvements Chapter 3 Windows 11 Versions Windows 11 Editions Buying the right edition, the first time Narrowing the choices 64-bit is the new normal Which Version of Windows Are You Running? Book 2 Personalizing Windows Chapter 1 Getting Around in Windows Navigating around the Desktop Using Windows 11 on Tablets and Touchscreens Shut Down, Sleep, Restart, Sign Out, Lock, Sleep Taking Screen Shots Keyboard Shortcuts Chapter 2 Logging into Windows Working with the Lock Screen Signing in Changing the picture for the lock screen Adding and removing apps on the lock screen Logging in without a Password Creating a PIN Windows Hello Bypassing Passwords Chapter 3 Handling Notifications and Quick Actions What, Exactly, Is a Notification? Using the Notification Center Disabling Notifications Enabling Focus Assist Using Quick Actions Chapter 4 Managing User Accounts Understanding Why You Need Separate User Accounts Choosing Account Types What’s a standard account? What’s an administrator account? Choosing between standard and administrator accounts Knowing What’s Good and Bad about Microsoft Accounts Adding Accounts in Windows Adding a user with a Microsoft account Adding a local (offline) account Adding a Child Account Changing Other Users’ Settings Setting a standard account as administrator Modifying the settings of other accounts Switching Users Chapter 5 Understanding Microsoft Accounts Realizing Which Accounts Are Microsoft Accounts Deciding Whether You Want a Microsoft Account Setting Up a Microsoft Account Creating an Outlook.com account Making any email address a Microsoft account Discontinuing Your Microsoft Account Taking Care of Your Microsoft Account Controlling Which Windows 11 Settings Get Synchronized Chapter 6 Protecting Your Privacy Realizing Why You Should Care about Privacy Handling Your Privacy in Windows Limiting diagnostics and feedback data collection Viewing the diagnostic data sent to Microsoft Knowing What Connections Windows Prefers Seeing Fewer Ads in Windows Controlling Location Tracking Blocking all location tracking in Windows Blocking location tracking in an app Minimizing Privacy Intrusion Book 3 Working on the Desktop Chapter 1 Running Your Desktop from Start to Finish Working with the Desktop Changing the background Switching Windows 11 themes Battling dark mode and light mode Setting Up Your Display Switching the night light on and off Enabling HDR and auto HDR Setting the screen resolution Changing the size of text, apps, and other items Adjusting the refresh rate Using magnification Working with a Mouse and a Touchpad Snapping app windows Configuring the mouse Setting up the trackpad Using Virtual Desktops Moving apps between virtual desktops Managing Icons and Shortcuts Creating shortcuts Arranging icons on the desktop The Recycle Bin Chapter 2 Personalizing the Start Menu Touring the Start Menu Modifying the Start Menu Adding, moving and removing pinned apps Changing your picture Personalizing the Recommended section Adding and removing Start menu folders Moving the Start menu and taskbar to the left Chapter 3 Exploring Search and the Taskbar Searching in Windows Searching is the fastest way to start apps Filtering search results to find what you need Starting apps as admin from a Windows search Searching your entire PC Touring the Windows 11 Taskbar Using the taskbar Using jump lists and other taskbar tricks Pinning apps to the taskbar Adding and removing taskbar items Chapter 4 Working with Files and Folders Using File Explorer Navigating File Explorer Viewing and opening your file and folders Creating and managing files and folders Searching for files Sorting and grouping files and folders Displaying file extensions Viewing hidden files Pinning items to and removing items from Quick Access Enabling and disabling check boxes for files and folders Sharing files Working with ZIP Files Creating a ZIP file Extracting a ZIP file Right-Clicking in Windows Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet and Browsing the Web Connecting to the Internet Connecting a desktop PC to the network Connecting your laptop or tablet to Wi-Fi Connecting to hidden Wi-Fi Using Microsoft Edge Familiarizing yourself with Microsoft Edge Enabling vertical tabs in Microsoft Edge InPrivate browsing with Microsoft Edge Adding extensions to Microsoft Edge Using Other Web Browsers Changing the Default Browser in Windows Chapter 6 Calling on Cortana The Cortana Backstory Setting up Cortana Turning on Voice Activation for Cortana Using Cortana Exploring Cortana’s Settings Useful or Fun Commands for Cortana Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Drives Using Maintenance Tools for Your Computer Drives Formatting drives Freeing up storage space with Storage Sense Running an error check on a drive Defragmenting a drive Maintaining solid-state drives Accessing the Health Report Book 4 Using Windows Apps Chapter 1 Using the Mail and Calendar Apps Choosing Mail and Calendar Apps Comparing email apps Comparing calendar apps Choosing the right package Using the Mail App Creating an email message Searching for email in the Mail app Mail Settings Adding a new email account Setting extra options Avoiding Calendar App Collisions Adding calendar items Struggling with the Calendar app’s shortcomings Chapter 2 Keeping Track of People Alternatives to the People App The Contact List in Windows Adding Contacts in the People App Adding accounts to People Editing a contact Adding a contact Chapter 3 Working with Photos Viewing Pictures with the Photos App Adding Photos Importing pictures from a camera or an external drive Adding folders to the Photos app Editing Photos Switching to Light Mode in the Photos App Working with Albums Chapter 4 Note-Taking with OneNote Getting Started in OneNote with or without a Pen Adding Notebooks, Sections, and Pages Adding Content to a OneNote Page Sending Sites from Microsoft Edge to OneNote Configuring OneNote’s Settings Chapter 5 Storing in OneDrive What Is OneDrive? Setting Up a OneDrive Account The Four States of OneDrive Data Adding Files and Folders to OneDrive Changing the States of OneDrive Data Sharing OneDrive Files and Folders Chapter 6 Communicating with Skype Signing Up with Skype Adding a Contact Testing Your Skype Settings Improving Skype’s Settings Making Individual and Group Calls Recording Calls Chapter 7 Using Widgets Working with Widgets Customizing Widgets Adding Widgets Chapter 8 Handling Music, Movies, and Videos Getting Your Groove Music On Choosing where Groove Music looks for music Creating playlists in Groove Music Playing Videos and Music with Windows Media Player Ripping Music from Your Old CDs Setting Up Spotify Creating Your Own Videos Using the Movies & TV App Chapter 9 Playing Games Searching the Microsoft Store for Games Enabling Game Mode Using the Xbox Game Bar Setting the Default Graphics Card Bringing Back the Classics Book 5 Managing Apps Chapter 1 Navigating the Microsoft Store Understanding What a Windows 11 App Can Do Browsing the Microsoft Store Installing Apps from the Microsoft Store Uninstalling Windows 11 Apps Chapter 2 Using Built-In Applications Checking Out the New Clock App Getting Weather Forecasts Editing Text Files with Notepad Writing with WordPad Doing Math with Calculator Checking Out the New Paint App Creating Sticky Notes Keeping Track of Tasks with Microsoft To Do Navigating with Maps Chapter 3 Getting Apps from the Web Finding Safe Places to Download Desktop Apps Checking Apps for Malware Uninstalling Desktop Apps or Programs Chapter 4 Keeping Apps and Drivers Up to Date Updating Your Microsoft Store Apps Updating Programs and Desktop Apps Updating Drivers Book 6 Sharing, Socializing, and Working Online Chapter 1 Being Social on Facebook and Twitter Getting Started with Facebook Choosing the Facebook App or Facebook.com Signing up for a Facebook account Building a great Timeline Downloading your Facebook data Using the other Facebook apps for Windows Getting Started with Twitter Understanding Twitter Setting up a Twitter account Tweeting for beginners Chapter 2 Mastering Tools for Remote Work Getting Started with LinkedIn Signing up for LinkedIn Understanding LinkedIn basics Using LinkedIn apps for Windows and mobile devices Video Conferencing with Zoom Downloading and installing Zoom Setting up a Zoom account Signing into Zoom cloud meetings Scheduling a Zoom meeting Joining a Zoom meeting Contacting Others through Teams Getting started with Microsoft Teams Chatting from Windows Starting a meeting from Windows Accessing the full Microsoft Teams experience Working Remotely with Windows Enabling remote desktop connections Connecting with Remote Desktop Connection Connecting a second monitor Installing a webcam Adding clocks to the taskbar Book 7 Controlling Your System Chapter 1 Navigating Windows Settings and Languages Understanding the Settings App Exploring the Control Panel Putting Shortcuts to Settings on Your Desktop God Mode (Still) Works in Windows Using Search to Quickly Find Settings Installing New Languages in Windows Chapter 2 Managing Windows Updates Understanding the Terminology Installing Updates for Windows Postponing Windows 11 Updates Getting Updates for Office Stopping Updates from Rebooting Your PC Getting Information about and Removing Updates The Case against Windows Automatic Update Blocking Windows 11 updates When is it a good time to unblock updates? Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Getting Help Troubleshooting the Easy Way Troubleshooting the Hard Way Tackling installation problems Problems with installing updates Using Windows Terminal Experimenting with Windows Sandbox Tricks to Using Microsoft Support The problems with Windows Help & Learning Managing your expectations of Windows Help & Learning Snapping Your Problems Recording a Video of Your Problems Connecting to Remote Assistance Understanding the interaction Making the connection Troubleshooting Remote Assistance Getting Better Help Online Chapter 4 Storing in Storage Spaces Understanding the Virtualization of Storage Setting Up Storage Spaces Working with Storage Spaces Storage Space Strategies Chapter 5 Working with Printers Installing a Printer Attaching a local printer Installing a network printer Using the Print Queue Displaying a print queue Pausing and resuming a print queue Pausing, restarting, and resuming a document Canceling a document Troubleshooting Printing Removing a printer Stopping a print job you’ve sent by mistake Chapter 6 Working with USB and Bluetooth Devices Connecting USB Devices Configuring AutoPlay for removable devices Removing USB devices Connecting Bluetooth Devices Unpairing Bluetooth Devices Book 8 Maintaining Windows Chapter 1 Backing Up Data Finding Windows 7’s Backup Options in Windows The Future of Reliable Storage Is in the Cloud Backing Up and Restoring Files with File History Setting up File History Checking whether File History backed up your data Restoring data from File History Changing File History settings Storing to and through the Cloud Considering cloud storage privacy concerns Reaping the benefits of backup and storage in the cloud Choosing an online backup and sharing service Chapter 2 Resetting Windows to a Working State Resuscitating Malfunctioning Windows 11 PCs Resetting Your Windows 11 PC Resetting Your PC to Factory Settings Restoring to an Earlier Point Enabling System Protection Creating a restore point Rolling back to a restore point Chapter 3 Troubleshooting with Safe Mode Working in Safe Mode Accessing safe mode Using safe mode for troubleshooting Entering the Windows Recovery Environment Chapter 4 Monitoring Windows Viewing Events Using Event Viewer Events worthy — and not worthy — of viewing Gauging System Reliability Chapter 5 Managing Running Apps, Processes, and Startup Apps Using Task Manager Starting Task Manager Viewing running apps and processes Dealing with Misbehaving Apps Killing apps that don’t respond Keeping an eye on performance Getting More Info from Task Manager Viewing App History Managing startup programs Checking out details and services Managing Startup Apps from Settings Book 9 Securing Windows Chapter 1 Spies, Spams, and Scams Are Out to Get You Understanding the Hazards — and the Hoaxes The primary infection vectors Zombies and botnets Phishing 419 scams I’m from Microsoft, and I’m here to help 0day exploits Staying Informed Relying on reliable sources Ditching the hoaxes Is My Computer Infected? Evaluating telltale signs Where did that message come from? What to do next Shunning scareware Getting Protected Protecting against malware Stop using Java and Flash Using your credit card safely online Defending your privacy Reducing spam Dealing with Data Breaches Chapter 2 Fighting Viruses and Other Malware Basic Windows Security Do’s and Don’ts Making Sense of Malware Deciphering Browsers’ Inscrutable Warnings Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Chapter 3 Running Built-In Security Programs Working with Windows Security Adjusting Windows Security Running Windows Security manually Controlling Folder Access Judging SmartScreen Booting Securely with UEFI A brief history of BIOS How UEFI is different from and better than BIOS How Windows 11 uses UEFI Controlling User Account Control Poking at Windows Defender Firewall Understanding Defender Firewall basic features Speaking your firewall’s lingo Peeking into your firewall Making inbound exceptions Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Security Encrypting Your PC with BitLocker Managing Your Passwords Using password managers My recommendations Rockin’ RoboForm Liking Bitwarden Fighting Back at Tough Scumware Securing Your Communication with VPN What’s a VPN? Setting up a VPN in Windows Which paid VPN services should you consider? Book 10 Enhancing Windows Chapter 1 Linking Android to Windows Making Windows Talk to Your Android Device Trying Samsung DeX Linking an Android Smartphone to a PC Using the Your Phone app Removing your Android device from the Your Phone app Turning a Smartphone into a PC Webcam Chapter 2 Using Your iPhone with Windows Installing iTunes on Windows Setting up iTunes Synchronizing the iPhone with Windows Installing iCloud on Windows Controlling Windows from an iPhone or iPad Chapter 3 Wrangling E-Book Files Working with E-Book Files Introducing popular e-book formats Reading e-book files on your PC Organizing your e-book files with calibre Getting e-Books from Your PC to Your Kindle Emailing books from your PC to your Kindle Receiving emailed books from a friend Chapter 4 Getting Started with Gmail and Other Google Apps Introducing Google’s Ecosystem Setting Up Gmail Sending and Reading Emails from Gmail Moving an Existing Account to Gmail Adding Google Drive to File Explorer Using Google Apps to View and Edit Files Chapter 5 Using Outlook.com and Microsoft Using Outlook.com Sweeping emails in Outlook.com Bringing some sanity to your Outlook.com inbox Handling Outlook.com Failures The Office App and Microsoft Using the Free Office Web Apps Chapter 6 Discovering the Best Free Windows Add-Ons Windows Apps You Absolutely Must Have VLC Media Player Bitwarden Recuva The Best of the Rest — All Free Ninite Revo Uninstaller Paint.NET 7-Zip qBittorrent Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or . . . Other interesting free software You may not need to buy Microsoft Office Don’t Pay for Software You Don’t Need! Windows 11 has all the antivirus software you need Windows 11 doesn’t need a disk defragger Windows 11 doesn’t need a disk partitioner Windows 11 doesn’t need a registry cleaner Windows 11 doesn’t need a backup program Don’t turn off services or hack your registry Index EULA
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